Inspected a condo I was looking to purchase with extreme detail, competence and speed given our…read moretight timeline! Friendly, prompt and provided great verbal and written explanation

5 stars, no question. If you want the best inspection done people who really know what they are…read moredoing (and are nice and happy to explain things to you), this is the company for you. General inspection, roof, pool, sewer, mold, etc. all done by the same company (and by 3 people at once so it didn't take forever and a day). Also, prior to the inspection, scheduling was very easy and customer service was great with them fitting me into a cancellation to get my inspection done sooner. We received our report later about 9 hours after our inspection was complete (and received our expedited mold report a day later), and the report is very thorough and easy to read. Once again, if you want the best inspectors and best customer service, this is who you want.

As both a real estate agent and a certified appraiser, I can confidently say that Greg White is the…read morebest inspector I've ever worked with. His attention to detail is unmatched -- Greg doesn't gloss over anything. He looks at every component, big and small, and explains his findings in a way that's clear, calm, and incredibly helpful for buyers. Greg's communication is excellent from start to finish. He's punctual, professional, easy to schedule with, and always willing to answer questions thoroughly. What really sets him apart is how he educates clients without alarming them -- he gives the facts, explains the implications, and offers practical guidance on next steps. His calm, patient, and reassuring demeanor immediately puts buyers at ease, even during stressful inspections. Greg is consistently exceptional. Every single inspection reflects the same high level of thoroughness, professionalism, and care. He truly protects our clients by helping them understand the real condition of the home and by catching things that others might miss. His reports are extremely detailed, organized, and easy to understand, with photos, explanations, and recommendations that make decision-making simple for clients. Time after time, Greg proves that he not only knows exactly what he's doing, but that he genuinely cares about helping people make informed, confident choices. Greg is always our first call when we need an inspection, and he's the inspector we personally plan to use when we buy our next home -- that's how much we trust his work. If you want an inspector who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, meticulous, and an absolute pro, Greg White at Cal Certified Inspections should be your first call. We recommend him wholeheartedly.

Greg did a thorough inspection and sampling at our home. And he called me with the results…read morepromptly. I appreciated his professionalism and honesty.

Ron is truly the best inspector in the business. He is incredibly thorough, extremely…read moreknowledgeable, and takes his time to make sure nothing is overlooked. When you're buying a home, a detailed inspection is something you should never rush and I appreciate how Ron always goes above and beyond to make sure we fully understand what we're walking into. This is our second time using him, and once again he delivered exceptional service. We trust him completely. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you, Ron, for helping us with another home inspection. You really are the best!

I hired Ron to do an inspection as I was selling my parents' house and was not completely familiar…read morewith the current condition. I like to use local, small businesses whenever possible, and his reviews were excellent. My mistake was not noticing how old they were. He advised it would take 4 to 4 1/2 hours to complete. He was there 5 hours when my realtor had to ask him to leave for the open house that was being held that day. He came back afterward to finish the roof inspection. He failed to complete an inspection for the kitchen due to "time constraints". However, he had time to note that there was a pet door that was a "safety" concern. He also stated that some items were issues that he was clearly wrong about ("minimal" strapping on a water heater that had 2 straps from a newly purchased kit and a third steel strap, replacement windows that he stated were the "builder type from the original construction"). While I appreciate thoroughness, spending time nitpicking every minor detail in a 61 year old house but not completing the full inspection I paid for is not acceptable. He did not get my name right on the report, even though I wrote it for him on the contract I signed. He did not provide the hard copy report that was promised, nor did he email it to me - I had to get it from my realtor. I'm giving him a 3 for thoroughness. If you have unlimited time to wait for this guy to complete the inspection, go for it. He may have been a great inspector in his prime, but personally I think he needs to hang it up and retire already.

Randy is very professional and not greedy. My house has some footing issues, and after I called…read morehim, I got the sense that some people might have simply taken my money, told me "Yes, there's a problem," and I'd still have to find a contractor to actually fix it. But Randy didn't do that. Instead, he advised me to go straight to a contractor to address the issue, and mentioned that the inspection fee could be rolled into the repair cost. He also didn't pressure me by recommending any specific contractor. That level of honesty really stood out to me. I would 100% recommend Randy to my friends.

Randy was a consummate professional and wonderful to work with. He walked me through the process…read moreof my home's inspection in a manner that was easy for me follow. He arrived on time and completed the work within the time he said. He stated his report would be ready after a couple of days but we got it by the end of the same day. It was thorough and clearly written. I would 100% hire him again.

The team was great to work with. Darren and the team discovered a problem with one of my windows…read moreduring a 1 year warranty inspection and saved me a lot of money and problems down the line. Very knowledgeable and shared some helpful tips. Highly recommend!

Darren is very knowledgeable and professional. He conducted thorough inspection of our new home. He…read moretook time to walk through property with us and pointing out both major and minor concerns and answered all our questions patiently. The report is very detailed with pictures and videos. I would definitely recommend Darren and team for anyone conducting home inspection.

I personally don't leave reviews, but I must this time because Top Dog Certified Home Inspections…read more(Jerry) provided truly top-notch service. From srart to finish, the inspection was extremely thorough, professional, and easy to understand. The inspection, Jerry, took time to explain every detail, answered all of my questions and provided a clear, well-organized report. Thanks to his deligience, all identified issues were properly addressed by the seller, which gave me complete peace of mind moving forward. If you are purchasing a home in SCV area, you absolutely must use Top Dog Certified Home Inspections. Highly recommended!!! I definitely will order another inspection of my house a few month later, within the home warranty period of 1 year.

Top Dog Certified Home Inspections was excellent to work with. Jerry, the owner, completed an…read moreindependent roof inspection as well as other testing on multiple occasions, and he was kind, punctual, professional, and easy to work with every time. Jerry's reports are incredibly thorough, with detailed explanations and helpful pictures that made everything easy to understand. He is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to clearly explain his findings, answer our questions, and make sure we understood both the big picture and the smaller details. What really stood out was Jerry's honesty and integrity. He is thoughtful, straightforward, and does careful, high-quality work. We really appreciated his expertise and would highly recommend Top Dog Certified Home Inspections.

I hired Inspector Sammy seven years after purchasing my home because I wanted a deeper…read moreunderstanding of the property and peace of mind about its condition. Sammy exceeded every expectation. He is incredibly diligent, detailed, and clearly takes pride in his work. He went through the entire home with real care, explaining things in a way that was easy to understand and never rushed. What stood out most is how much he genuinely wants to help. He wasn't just checking boxes, he was making sure I fully understood my own home and what mattered most. On top of being extremely knowledgeable, he's also just a very nice, professional person to work with. If you want an inspector who is thorough, honest, and truly invested in giving you clarity and confidence about your home, Sammy is the one. Highly recommended.

Sammy has been nothing less than amazing! From the moment I met him, he has always been so…read morefriendly, thorough, and patient. I appreciate his workmanship because he really cares about the work he does. It gives me a sense of relief for my clients to know that they're in good hands. He has quite a quick response time too! I highly recommend yall give him a chance to work for you!

Lincoln Inspect owner Christian Lincoln conducted a thorough house inspection methodically…read morereviewing problems and clarifying issues. His "Lincoln Inspect" Report expertly documented and prioritized issues, providing photos, video and recommendations. I would utilize Lincoln Inspect again.

I found Christian with Lincoln Inspection after a general search online. I chose him since he has a…read morefew decades of general contracting experience and countless positive reviews. Having that GC experience allows him to know about the ins and outs of how homes should be built. I also liked the fact it was just him and not a larger company with different people to go through or the risk it was some newbie inspector that would show up for the inspection. Christian was extremely communicative and flexible with scheduling. He was very thorough with his inspection and report and has been willing and very responsive to answer all additional questions we have had after the fact. I will continue using Christian with any and all inspections I may need in the future.

I cannot recommend John enough! If you need your home inspected by someone you trust that is…read moreworking for you, John is the absolute best. He was extremely diligent and thorough in his inspection, took the time to call out the highlights of what he found right after he finished. He made it very clear that he is on our team and I appreciated that greatly! He found things that a different inspector missed and gave us the best report. The report he shared allowed us to easily get requests for repairs and share the report with the seller. I am forever grateful to John and will definitely hire him again!

Most unprofessional experience I've ever had. Do not trust this guy with the most important and…read moreexpensive purchase of your life. He is not knowledgeable (made several errors), incredibly difficult to work with, and has the temperament of a petulant child. Edit: Some red flags for future readers - 1) this is the only home inspector of the five we reached out to who required full payment BEFORE the appointment. 2) he sent the original contract at midnight the night before he cancelled and cancelled it at 6:30pm, meaning he gave us less than 18 hours to read, sign and pay for a contract. 3) Since he cancelled on us last minute, I politely asked (pleaded, even) for him to reconsider - I said I would pay and sign then, but he denied us. This guy is probably sadistic or sociopathic at the least - it seemed he took pleasure in leaving us without help. 4) There are several typos in his reply above - keep in mind that this is who will be analyzing your home and writing your 100+ page inspection report. Do you want someone of this intelligence and education level spotting potentially deadly issues in your future home?